No more than one group may be at a station at any time
Metric Stations 1
Name____________________________
METRIC MEASUREMENT There are 10 stations set up in the classroom. Each station is numbered. There...
METRIC MEASUREMENT There are 10 stations set up in the classroom. Each station is numbered. There is a Task Card at each station with instructions. The equipment and supplies needed for each station are already at the station. You need to bring a pen or pencil and this answer sheet with you as you move from station to station. Your job is to go to each station, read the instructions on the task card at the station and complete this lab sheet. Your entire group must move together. No more than one group may be at a station at any time. The stations may be done in any order. You may use your Nature of Science handout to answer questions. Always include the unit as part of the measurement. For example 10g, 32ml, or 543cm. Without the units, numbers are meaningless.
Measuring Length Background Information: There are four primary units used for length or distance: kilometers (km), meters (m), centimeters (cm), and millimeters (mm). 1000 meters = 1 kilometer 100 centimeters = 1 meter 10 millimeters = 1 centimeter Kilometers are used for very long distances similar to how we use miles. Meters are slightly longer than yards. Centimeters are about half the size of an inch. Millimeters are quite small; they are about the width of your fingernail. M. Poarch – 2002 http://science-class.net
Metric Stations 2
Procedure: 1. Answer these questions before you begin measuring: a. What symbol is used to abbreviate meter? ________________ b. How many centimeters are on the ruler?__________________ c. What symbol is used to abbreviate centimeter?_____________ d. Millimeters are abbreviated mm. How many mm are in 10 cm?________________________ 2. Read the instructions at this station, then fill in the data chart. Object
Estimation of Length in cm
Actual length in cm
Actual length in mm
Compare the length in cm to the length in mm. What do you notice? _________________________________________________________
Longer Length Procedure: 1. Fill in the data chart. Object
Estimation of Length in m
Actual length in m
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Actual length in cm
Metric Stations 3
Measuring Mass Background Information: The amount of matter in an object is its MASS. We measure mass using an instrument called a triple beam balance. The metric unit of mass that the balance uses is the gram. The kilogram is another commonly used unit of mass. Kilograms are used for massing large and heavy objects. Procedure: 1. Answer these questions before you begin measuring: a. What is the symbol used to abbreviate gram? ____________ b. How many grams are in a kilogram? ____________________ 2. Read the instructions at this station, then fill in the data chart. Object
Ranking Estimation Actual mass (1 – 5) from of mass in g in g lightest to heaviest
Actual ranking from lightest to heaviest
More Mass Procedure: 1. Fill in the data chart: Mass of Pie Pan
Estimation of Marshmallows
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Actual # of Marshmallows
Metric Stations 4
Regular Volume Background Information: Volume is the amount of space an object takes up. Solid volume is measured in cubic centimeters or milliliters, Liquid volume is measured in milliliters or liters. Procedure: 1. Fill in the data chart. 2. Show your work. Object
Estimation of volume in cc
Show the math
Actual volume in cc
Irregular Volume Background Information: When an object is submerged in water, the water level will rise. The amount the water level rises is equal to the volume of the object. This is called displacement. Procedure: 1. Fill in the data chart. Object
Estimation of volume in ml
Original volume of water
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Volume of water with object
Actual volume of object in ml
Metric Stations 5
Measuring Capacity Background Information: Capacity is the volume a container will hold. It is also a measure of the matter in a container. Procedure: 1. Answer these questions: a. Define meniscus: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ b. Describe how to read a graduated cylinder: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. Fill in the data chart: Container
Estimation of volume in ml
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Actual volume in ml
Metric Stations 6
ThinkQuest Procedure: 1. Follow the instructions on the task card. 2. Fill in the chart. 27cm = _____ft
Length
Conversion 2
Conversion 3
Conversion 1
Conversion 2
Conversion 3
Description:
Volume
123kg = _____g
Mass
Temperature Time
Conversion 1
Definition: Time in Figi
Time in Moscow
Time in Islamabad
Temperature Procedure: 1. Fill in the data chart Estimated Temperature in ºC Hot Water Room T. Water Cold Water
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Actual Temperature in ºC
Metric Stations 7
Conversion Game 1. Fill in the answers in the chart below: 6.7 m = _____ cm
